Health & Wellness Archives – The Buckeye Flame

‘Playing with fire’: Trump administration cuts HIV prevention funding to community-based organizations, including Equitas Health in Ohio

By Ken Schneck & Ben Jodway ● HIV & AIDS ● July 24, 2026

Advocates fear the cuts could set the stage for an increase in new HIV cases.

By Siaara Freeman ● Community ● July 20, 2026

Community members say online fundraisers and mutual aid are filling gaps left by housing, healthcare and employment systems.

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● July 8, 2026

LGBTQ+ people have higher barriers to seeking and getting help, fearing mistreatment from social workers, healthcare workers and law enforcement.

By Ben Jodway ● Queer Joy ● June 29, 2026

The Rainbow Society of Medina County’s MoE’s Closet opened last January and has already helped its queer neighbors

Recognizing the ripple effects of one population’s health outcomes can be a powerful message for other Ohioans whose attention might be elsewhere.

“We’re all in this together,” said founder Sabrina Ray, who created TransHearts in February.

Caracole in Cincinnati introduced the machines in Ohio as an always-open, judgment-free doorway to connection, care and education.

By Ken Schneck ● Health & Wellness ● June 16, 2026

The new location will strengthen the clinic’s ability to reach more individuals and connect them with comprehensive care.

By Ken Schneck ● Health & Wellness ● June 15, 2026

One organization will be cutting all ties to the Cleveland Clinic, including terminating referrals and co-sponsorships

By MetroHealth ● Health & Wellness ● June 10, 2026

‘When negative news has to do with who you are as a person, it can hurt even more.’